News from the Western Australian Maritime Museum

Meet the Shipwreck Detectives - May 16-23

At the Maritime Museum during National Archaeology Week, you will be able to delve below the surface of history. Visitors to the museum will be able to join a guided tour behind-the-scenes at the Shipwreck Galleries in Cliff Street or listen to fascinating talks by maritime archaeologists. You will learn how forensic science is unravelling mysteries of the past and how to handle historic artefacts. Visitors to the Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay will find out about training, field techniques and the latest equipment.

For more information see www.archaeologyweek.com, or phone (08) 9431 8469.

Fremantle Heritage Festival - 30 May -7 June

You will be able to join a guided tour around Fremantle's historic maritime precinct from the Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay and hear stories about Fremantle's rich history.

Tour free with Museum entry or Annual Boarding Pass. Visitors with a $1 Fremantle Heritage Festival Program get that amount off the museum's entry charge.

For more information phone (08) 9431 8444 or click through to the Western Australian Maritime Museum.